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SUNY Canton broke an attendance record March 21 when it welcomed 155 incoming students to campus for the first spring Admitted Student Day.

Director of Admissions Bruce L. Smith credited the high turnout to the appeal of the College’s career-focused majors and the faculty’s reputation for possessing professional, real-world experience.

“SUNY Canton is well-known for providing an affordable, accessible education, as well as a dedication to creating an environment that encourages personal and professional growth,” he said. “With more than 40 majors available, students are able to choose from a one, two or four-year curriculum.”

During the event, students and their families had the opportunity to learn more about the College through guided tours and meetings with faculty, staff and current students. Guests also were also able to sample campus cuisine and some enjoyed ice skating in the new Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center, nicknamed Roos House.

The next Admitted Student Days are scheduled for April 11, April 18 and May 2. The College is also hosting an Open House April 25. For more information on all upcoming events, visit www.canton.edu.

About SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton is Northern New York’s premier College for career-driven bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and certificate programs. The College delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, health, management, and public service to students in the North Country, New York State, and beyond. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as eight exclusively online bachelor’s degrees. The College’s 14 athletic teams compete in state-of-the-art facilities as provisional members of the NCAA Division III and the USCAA.

SUNY Canton invites prospective fall 2014 students and their families to learn more about the College and receive assistance with submitting their application.

Spring application day events will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29 and from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 in French Hall. Guests will have the opportunity to talk with current students, admissions counselors, financial aid representatives and career service experts.

“Applying for College can seem overwhelming, especially for first-time students,” said SUNY Canton Director of Admissions Bruce L. Smith. “We offer application day events to assist students with the process and introduce newcomers to the College. Our customer-service driven staff members want to help students make the process as easy as possible.”

There is an application fee of $50. Refreshments will also be provided. For more information, or to register, call (315) 386-7123. Walk-ins are welcome!

SUNY Canton is Northern New York’s premier College for career-driven bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and certificate programs. The College delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, health, management, and public service to students in the North Country, New York State, and beyond. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as eight exclusively online bachelor’s degrees. The College’s 14 athletic teams compete in state-of-the-art facilities as provisional members of the NCAA Division III and the USCAA.

SUNY Canton Acting President Joseph C. Hoffman and the College’s administration, faculty and staff extend a welcome to some of the most academically prepared students in the College’s history.

Alyssa Lawrence, an undeclared major form Illion in a Monday morning psychology class at SUNY Canton.

Classes officially begin today (Monday, Aug. 26), at SUNY Canton. An estimated 3,400 students are attending at the start of the Fall semester, meeting the overall institutional goals for the semester.

Approximately 850 first-time full-time freshmen are starting at the College this year and about 250 students transferred into the College’s real-world academic programs.

“It’s exciting to welcome these students to the SUNY Canton community,” said Hoffman. “We’re working hard to ensure that we have optimum enrollment, with well-prepared students and programs that prepare our graduates for successful careers.”

A Monday morning anatomy and physiology class at SUNY Canton.

Strategic enrollment management allows the College’s administration to plan new growth and academic program development. It focuses on enrolling the right students in the right programs and will help bolster graduation and two- and four-year retention rates.

“We offer an affordable, accessible education that helps students transform their lives, helps employers find well-prepared employees, and strengthens the economy,” said Director of Admissions Bruce L. Smith. “Over the next year, we will continue to attract first-time students, and we will increase our emphasis on recruiting transfer students and those studying engineering technology.”

Teeanna M. Stiff, a business administration major from Brooklyn, in an accounting class at SUNY Canton.

SUNY Canton has been increasingly raising the grade point average (GPA) of its incoming students. The average GPA of incoming students for Fall 2013 is estimated to be 82.5, compared to 80.6 in 2009.

The incremental increase in incoming students’ grades allows the College to determine optimal enrollments for its size and the size of the community of Canton. It also assists the college in providing advanced career counseling and placement, as well as overall student development.

About SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton offers a variety of career-driven bachelor’s degrees in addition to its associate and certificate programs. In the past year, the College added two new bachelor’s degrees and expanded its facilities with a new athletic center, nicknamed Roos House, and the Grasse River Suites Residence Hall. The College’s faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers flexible and convenient online courses and programs. The College’s 14 athletic teams compete as provisional members of the NCAA Division III as well as the USCAA.

Freshmen and transfer students who wish to apply for the Fall 2013 semester at SUNY Canton must submit their applications by Monday, Aug. 12.

In addition, Friday, Aug. 23, will be the deadline for submission of missing admissions items for applications received by the Aug. 12 deadline. Classes will begin Monday, Aug. 26.

“We encourage all students who are interested in applying for the Fall semester to submit their application as soon as possible,” said Director of Admissions Bruce L. Smith. “Students who wish to apply can visit http://www.canton.edu/admissions/ and click the “Apply Now” link.”

Smith added that former SUNY Canton students seeking readmission are exempt from the Aug. 12 deadline.

Questions can be directed to the Office of Admissions by calling (800) 388-7123 or by sending an e-mail at admissions@canton.edu.

About SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton offers a variety of career-driven bachelor’s degrees in addition to its associate and certificate programs. In the past year, the College added two new bachelor’s degrees and expanded its facilities with a new athletic center, nicknamed Roos House, and the Grasse River Suites Residence Hall. The College’s faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers flexible and convenient online courses and programs. The College’s 14 athletic teams compete as provisional members of the NCAA Division III as well as the USCAA.